“Our team has heard from many Albertans who want a leader with a vision of smaller government, safer communities, and living within our means,” says Denis. “I believe Jim Prentice shares this perspective. I will be supporting him for leader of our party – and our next Premier.”

There is only one candidate who has formally announced his intentions to run in the race so far; Calgary MLA Ric McIver.

“I think that we have a serious race here. I’m not sure what Thomas Lukaszuk’s intentions are, but I’ve worked with him for a number of years,” explains Denis. “He has a lot of positive qualities.”

“On top of that, Ric McIver has already announced”, adds Denis. “I think Ric has a very strong record as a city councillor in Calgary but also as minister in a couple of departments. So, we have some high quality candidates running to become leader of this party.”